Empathy Summit
The Empathy Summit is a free 4-hour online summit bringing together expert speakers who explore how the power of empathy, identifying core values and practicing mindful and kindful communication can lead to more harmony with others, improved relationships and a more tolerant world.
Schedule
4 pm BST: Opening Session with Kathy Kidd - Empathy Center
Jeremy Solomons
Courtney Breese - National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation
Pascal Gemperli - Conflict Transformation, Peacebuilding and Security Network - CoPeSE
Q&A Session - Peace Alliance
5 pm BST: Spotlight on Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW) with Victoria Coleman
Niv Agam
Mabel Odessey
Q&A Session
6 pm BST: Engage in the Empathy Circle
Lead Facilitators: Kathy Kidd, Linda Bass, Brenda BJ Guiden
How to Engage in an Empathy Circle (15 min)
Empathy Circle Session (1 hr 30 min)
Debrief and Reflection (15 min)
Next Steps: Empathy Circle Wrap-up (2 min)
About the Empathy Summit
Join us as we delve into the depths of empathy, connecting hearts and minds to create a community rooted in compassion and connection. Through engaging presentations, expert panels, and interactive Empathy Circles, we will discover the profound impact of empathy on personal growth, relationships, and society as a whole.
The Empathy Summit is an opportunity to learn from renowned thinkers, develop essential empathic skills, and connect with like-minded individuals who share a vision for a more empathic and understanding world.
Why take part in the Summit?
Learn about empathy from experts in the field.
Meet and network with others interested in building a more empathic world.
Develop and practice empathic listening skills.
Learn the Empathy Circle process, which is the most effective foundational practice for developing empathy skill.
About the Speakers
Niv Agam
Niv Agam is a clinical psychologist and supervisor. He is also the founder and chairman of "Dreamers Home," an NGO focused on promoting well-being and positive social change.
You can watch Niv’s presentation at the Big Love Festival in 2022, We Are All One Family
And visit Dreamer’s website here: https://www.dreamers.org.il/home-en
Mabel Odessey
Mabel Odessey is an accredited 16G Level 1, Level 2 and 16G for Children and Teens, as well as a Building Balanced Empathy facilitator. She is a founding member of Education Universelle France, and she also works as a photographer and lives in France. Mabel delivers workshops in English and French.
About the Organisers
The Empathy Summit is co-hosted by Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW) and Empathy Centre.
